Friday, May 20, 2011

Today's Flowers, Scenic Sunday, Blue Monday, Mellow Yellow / Wisteria in the Bay Area

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I so enjoyed the wisteria in the San Francisco Bay area on my recent visit.
These were among the grape vineyards of  Livermore, California USA.

This is from another perspective of the top photo.  
It was breezy so I tried a slower shutter speed to play with motion blur...1/15 second.

27 comments:

snowwhite said...

All flowers and vines are dancing in breeze! Pastel purple is stunning! In Nara, wisteria season is over, I'm happy to see beautiful wisteria again!!
Have a nice weekend!

DeniseinVA said...

Your photos bring the biggest smile, how beautiful!

Unknown said...

These are gorgeous images. I live in Massachusetts and I get a real kick out of my wisteria plant that only produces two or so bunches. :-)

Samson said...

Beautiful photo's Carolyn

Shifan said...

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Sivinden said...

Beautiful blue colours - flowers like feathers. The one in the middle is almost like a painting!

Mike Simmons said...

Beautiful photos Carolyn! I really like the last one with the various shades of purple and green.

wenn said...

lovely flowers!

stardust said...

Whitish purple wisteria look so soft and lovely. Your slowing shutter speed brought an interesting effect especially on the second photo. I wonder what the purple plants are, maybe lavender? I'm glad you also have the joy of seeing wisteria in your place.

Sandy Kessler said...

an old fashione dflower I see less and less sandy

Pat said...

I love Wisteria--so pretty. I like the shot of the lavender, too. Lovely purple flowers.

Chubskulit Rose said...

Gorgeous blooms!

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SquirrelQueen said...

I love the soft colors, your effects turned out beautifully Carolyn.

Carletta said...

Wisteria is so romantic! Love your motion blur image.

Pat's Addition said...

Beautiful flower, but a headstrong plant!

Rick said...

Wow - these are great shots of the wisteria. I planted one 2 years ago but it's nothing like these - I'm hopeful for this year !

Joyful said...

Fantastic flowers. Just beautiful.

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Carolyn, the first two one are simply wonderful. We don´t see clearly the flowers but we see a touch of art on.

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Kim, USA said...

Awesome flowers. Does this flowers has a sweet smell? Happy MOnday!

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SmilingSally said...

I don't remember seeing a more beautiful example of wisteria. Thanks for sharing your blues.

Happy Blue Monday, Carolyn.

LV said...

No doubt you love where flowers love the climate. All you shared are lovely.

Anonymous said...

Hey, I'm visiting your blog via the 'Something Blue' bloghop.. what a beautiful post :)) see you again next week!! Melissa

Unknown said...

wisteria is simply gorgeous. i wonder if we can grow it here.

Mellow Yellow Monday

Francisca said...

Suuuweeetnesssss!

lina@women's perspectives said...

Lovely blooms :)

Honey at 2805 said...

The images are gorgeous, Carolyn!

KMOYMAMA said...

I like the image of wisteria with motion blur!! Our wisteria season is over now!